Cisco Catalyst 8300/8200 Series Edge Platforms Ordering Guide

 

The gateway to your intent-based WAN network is here

The Cisco^® Catalyst^® 8300 and 8200 Series Edge Platforms lay the foundation for the next generation of software-defined WAN infrastructure. They are purpose-built for SD-WAN, 5G, Cloud native agility with superior performance, higher WAN port density and redundant power supplies (C8300 only), combined with Cisco’s advanced SD-WAN capabilities, now delivered through a single, unified operating system.

The Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms consist of four variants and support most of the widely deployed Network Interface Modules (NIMs) and Service Modules (SMs) used in the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR). All four Catalyst 8300 models also ship with default dual redundant power supplies.

The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms support a single Network Interface Module (NIMs) and ships with a single power supply and doesn’t support any of the Service Modules (SMs).

Table 1.           Product IDs of Cisco Catalyst 8300 and 8200 Series Edge Platforms.

The Cisco Catalyst 8300 and 8200 Series Edge Platforms must be ordered with a mandatory Cisco DNA subscription license along with the chassis for both traditional routing and SD-WAN deployments.

This ordering guide will take you through the steps of ordering the hardware platforms and the Cisco DNA subscriptions.

Ordering Cisco Catalyst 8300 and 8200 Series Edge Platforms with Cisco DNA subscriptions

Ordering Catalyst 8300 and 8200 Edge platforms with mandatory Cisco DNA subscriptions can be done in two ways:

Option 1: This is the easiest and the recommended way to order the Cisco Catalyst 8300 and 8200 Series Edge platforms. Order the Cisco DNA subscription along with hardware through the respective top-level platform SKUs mentioned in Table 1. Upon ordering Cisco DNA subscription along with the hardware, the subscription start-date will sync with the hardware shipment date, or you may select up to a 90-day offset.

Overview of ordering Cisco DNA subscriptions along with hardware

Option 2: Order both the hardware and Cisco DNA subscription separately. Order Cisco Catalyst 8300 and 8200 Edge Platform hardware through respective Platform SKUs (Table 1) and subscription licenses through L-DNA-C8300 or L-DNA-C8200. Cisco DNA subscriptions ordered separately from hardware can have a maximum of 90 days offset for delaying the subscription start-date.

Overview of ordering hardware and subscription separately

Option 1: Order Cisco DNA subscription along with hardware system

The Cisco Catalyst 8300 series consists of four chassis variants (see Table 1) that differ primarily in performance capabilities, the number of NIMs/SMs slots and the 10G/1G WAN ports supported. The Cisco Catalyst 8200 series consists of two variants (see Table 1). Search and add the respective hardware platform SKU to the BOM. Use the following guidelines to configure the hardware chassis as necessary.

A. Choose the software operating system

All Catalyst 8300 platforms include a Cisco unified IOS XE Software image, which supports Cisco IOS XE based traditional deployments and IOS XE SD-WAN deployments in a single binary image. The minimum version supported for all the Catalyst 8300 edge platforms is Cisco Unified IOS XE Release 17.3.2. The minimum version supported for Catalyst C8200-1N-4T is Cisco Unified IOS XE Release 17.4.1 whereas for C8200L-1N-4T it is Cisco Unified IOS XE Release 17.5.1. The software image Product ID (PID) nomenclature, explained in Figure 3, can help you understand what to order based on your requirements.

Catalyst 8300 and 8200 PID nomenclature

Figure 4 shows a screen capture of what it looks like to select the software operating system in Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW).

Software image ordering in CCW

B. Choose the software mode

The Cisco IOS XE Unified image supports two modes in a single binary image:

●     Autonomous mode – This mode is for traditional routing (Cisco IOS XE) deployments managed via the Command-Line Interface (CLI) or a Cisco DNA Center appliance.

●     Controller mode – This mode is for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (IOS XE SD-WAN) deployments managed by a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager controller.

You can choose to switch between the two modes at any point in the network based on your deployment needs and preferences. However, at the time of ordering, the default mode is autonomous mode, unless you select controller mode.

Table 2 outlines the part numbers and their descriptions when selecting a software mode.

Table 2.           Part numbers for selecting the Cisco IOS-XE unified software mode.

Note:       For more information on the Cisco unified image and the boot modes, refer here.

C. Choose the system memory and storage

DRAM and Flash – All Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms ship with a default 8 GB DRAM, with an option to upgrade to 16 GB or 32 GB on a single DIMM slot except for the 8200L which ships with default 4GB DRAM. Likewise, all the Catalyst 8300 and 8200 platforms ship with a default of 8 GB Flash soldered onto the motherboard and it is not upgradeable.

M.2 Storage – All Catalyst 8300 and 8200 platforms (except C8200L) ship with a default of 16 GB M.2 USB storage, with an option to upgrade to 32 GB. Optionally, you can choose a 600 GB M.2 Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) SSD for storage. Storage options can be either M.2 USB or M.2 NVMe SSD.

Table 3 outlines the various DRAM and M.2 options available at the time of ordering as well as the spare part numbers.

Table 3.           Part numbers for selecting DRAM and M.2 USB/SSD storage options.

D. Choose the network modules

All Catalyst 8300 edge platforms maintain backward compatibility for most of the widely deployed data and voice Network Interface Modules (NIMs) and Service Modules (SM) of the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR).

Cisco Catalyst 8200 edge platforms maintain backward compatibility for most of the widely deployed data and voice NIMs, and doesn’t support Service Modules. Catalyst 8200 edge platform only support 1 NIM and 1 PIM.

Additionally, architectural improvements have been done to increase the network module densities on Catalyst 8300 edge platforms. The introduction of C-SM-NIM-ADPTR allows two NIMs to be housed together in one single-wide SM slot. The default and maximum NIM, SM, and Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slots are outlined in the Table 4.

Table 4.           SM, NIM and PIM slots for Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms.

Table 5 provides a summary of all NIMs, SMs, and PIMs supported on the Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms and highlights the modules that work only on these platforms.

Table 5.           NIM, PIM, and SM modules supported on all Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms.

Note:       To review a detailed compatibility matrix on each of the NIM, PIM, and SMs, refer here.

Note:       For supported optics and transceivers, refer here.

E. Choose the power supplies and cables

All Catalyst 8300 edge platforms, by default, ship with dual redundant AC power supplies and fan trays. You can choose from AC, DC, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply options available with respective power wattage for the corresponding platforms. All the power supplies are field-replaceable. Power cables have to be mandatorily chosen as per individual country requirements. Table 6 outlines various AC, DC, and PoE power supply options for all Catalyst 8300 edge platforms.

All Catalyst 8200 edge platforms, by default, ship with a chassis integrated, single 100 watts AC power supply and fan trays and is not field replaceable. There is an optional external 150 watts AC power supply that is required to support Power over Ethernet (PoE) modules, that needs to be ordered separately. When the optional external PoE power supply is connected, the chassis can only draw the power from the PoE power supply. Power cables have to be mandatorily chosen as per individual country requirements.

Table 6.           AC, DC, and PoE power supply options for Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms

F. Included in the purchase

Table 7 includes the default system accessories that ship with all Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms, as well as optional accessories customers can choose.

Table 7.           Default system accessories, optional accessories and spares for Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms

G. Ordering a crypto export control license (HSEC license)

As per U.S government regulations and export restrictions, for a product to have full crypto functionality (regardless of SD-WAN or traditional routing use cases), a mandatory High Security (HSEC) license needs to be present. HSEC licenses are tied to the chassis serial number. Without an HSEC license, only 1000 secure tunnels and an aggregate crypto throughput of up to 250 Mbps is available.

An HSEC license will always be included along with Cisco DNA subscription licenses:

Option 1: Order Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms with built-in Cisco DNA subscription: An HSEC license [C8000-HSEC] will be automatically included.

Option 2: Order Hardware and Cisco DNA Subscription separately: When Cisco DNA subscription is ordered through L-DNA-C8200 or L-DNA-C8300, an HSEC license [C8000-HSEC-DNA] will be automatically included.

Table 8 outlines the HSEC licenses for all Catalyst 8300 edge platforms.

Table 8.           HSEC licenses for Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms.

H. Ordering Unified Communications (UC) licenses

All Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms require mandatory Cisco DNA subscription licenses. Cisco DNA subscription tiers package all the required license entitlements for running traditional features and the latest innovations of Cisco IOS-XE (refer to step 2).

Unlike the Cisco 4000 Series ISRs, Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms do not require specific UCK9, SECK9, or APPK9 licenses as these are bundled as a part of the Perpetual (Network Stack) entitlements along with respective Cisco DNA subscription tiers.

However, for specific Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) and Survivable Remote Site Telephony (SRST) licenses, you need to use a major-line license part number to order.

Table 9 shows the packaging of Network Stack entitlements and the Unified Communications (UC) licenses.

Table 9.           Unified Communications support and licenses for Catalyst 8300 and 8200 platforms.

I. Ordering Cisco DNA Subscriptions (Optional)

Under the Subscriptions section of the Hardware Platform SKU, select the required Cisco DNA subscription part number (e.g., DNA-A-T3-P-3Y).

Cisco DNA subscription selection under hardware platform in CCW

Option 2: Order hardware and Cisco DNA subscriptions separately

Step 1. Order the hardware system

To order hardware platform, follow all the steps mentioned in Option 1, except selection of the Cisco DNA subscription (step 1).

Step 2. Order Cisco DNA subscriptions

All Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms require a mandatory Cisco DNA subscription license. Cisco DNA subscription licenses are common across SD-WAN and traditional routing deployments, giving customers flexibility to consume the latest technology, either in the cloud or on-premises. All Cisco DNA subscription tiers require a Smart Account/Virtual Account (SA/VA).

Cisco DNA for SD-WAN and Routing subscription licenses include embedded SWSS support, as well as Success Tracks and Solution Support. These services provide coverage ONLY for the subscription functionality (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Analytics, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Validator, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials, etc.) enabled by the Cisco DNA Subscription (Cisco DNA Essentials, Advantage, and Premier). These services DO NOT cover the Network Stack.

Use the part number mentioned in Table 10 to order subscription licenses for all Catalyst 8300 and 8200 platforms.

Table 10.       Cisco DNA Subscription license part number for all Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms

Note:       For a general overview of Cisco DNA Subscriptions, refer to the “Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing” guide.

Working with L-DNA-C8300 or L-DNA-C8200

Ordering the Cisco DNA subscription license using L-DNA-C8300 or L-DNA-C8200 can be completed in four simple steps:

A.   Platform Selection.

B.   Select the software mode (the management type; refer to Table 2).

C.   Choose the Cisco DNA subscription part number (i.e., DNA-C-T1-A-3Y).

A. Platform selection

Select your preferred platform. Also order the required Cisco DNA subscription license that meets your needs, as shown in the following screenshot.

Platform selection

B. Select the software mode (management mode)

Select your preferred software mode (refer to Table 2), which indicates the management type used for the Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms (as shown in the following screenshot).

Software mode selection

C. Choose the Cisco DNA subscription SKU

Next, choose the Cisco DNA subscription SKU based on your management type, your preferred bandwidth, tier, and term requirements (as shown in the following screenshot).

Cisco DNA subscription SKU selection

Please note that an HSEC license [C8000-HSEC-DNA] will be automatically included upon selection of a Cisco DNA subscription tier as highlighted above.

Cisco DNA subscription applicability matrix for Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms

Table 11 details subscription bandwidth tiers applicable for respective Platforms

Table 11.       Cisco DNA subscription applicability matrix for all Catalyst 8300 and 8200 edge platforms

Note:       A Tier 1 bandwidth license provides entitlement for 400Mbps aggregate crypto throughput with HSEC. However, one-way encrypted traffic must be less than 250Mbps. For instance, 250Mbps download and 150Mbps upload would work but 300Mbps download and 100Mbps upload would be throttled down to 250Mbps and 100Mbps.

Note:       A Tier 3 bandwidth license provides the max platform throughput for C8300-1N1S-4T2X, C8300-2N2S-4T2X, C8500L-8S4X, C8500-12X, and C8500-12X4QC.

Note:       A Tier 2 bandwidth license provides the max platform throughput for C8200-uCPE-1NB, C8200-1N-4T, C8200L-1N-4T, C8300-1N1S-6T, C8300-2N2S-6T.

Note:       For more information on feature packages and the type of traffic that is counted towards the bandwidth tiers, please refer to the Cisco DNA subscription FAQ: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wan-subscription/nb-06-dna-sw-rout-sub-faq-ctp-en.html.

Note:       How to read the Cisco DNA subscription tier SKU in Table 11.

See Table 12 for the applicable subscription SKUs for these tiers.

Table 12.       Cisco DNA E/A/P subscription tiers applicable for all Catalyst 8000 Edge platforms.

Services

Cisco Customer Experience Support Services for Catalyst 8000 platforms and Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing

This section discusses the Cisco Support Services available for Catalyst 8000 platforms and associated Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing, as well as optional Support Service offers.

●     Catalyst 8000 platforms: Cisco Success Tracks is the default and recommended Cisco support service. However, Cisco Success Tracks is not mandatory; it can be removed or replaced with another Cisco support service or partner service per the customer’s preference.

●     Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing: Cisco Success Tracks is the default and recommended Cisco support service. However, Cisco Success Tracks is not mandatory; the customer may choose to use the Cisco Subscription Embedded Software Support included with the purchase of this software or another available Cisco support service or partner service option.

Notes:

●     When Success Tracks is selected, it must be ordered on both the Catalyst 8000 platform and Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing for complete customer entitlement to this premium support service.

●     DNA Software for SDWAN and Routing licenses: with all services tied to this software license, whether Success Tracks, Solution Support, or Cisco Subscription Embedded Software Support, customers are entitled to maintenance releases and software updates for Cisco DNA SD-WAN software only. The support for the Catalyst 8000 platform’s OS and network stack, along with OS updates, is covered by the support contract on the Catalyst 8000 platform.

Success Tracks is a comprehensive suite of services powered by CX Cloud designed to empower customers to simplify, reduce risk and drive innovation for their Cisco IT environments. Success Tracks includes everything in Cisco Solution Support (see description below), plus the following:

●     Proven product activation checklists and success tips

●     Access to live and on-demand expert resources 

●     Direct access to engineering expertise 

●     AI/ML-based analytics

●     Curated library of Product Alerts and Field Notices

●     Centralized inventory tracking and asset management

●     Configuration assessment for security and compliance

●     Recommendations for software updates

●     Simplified case management and rapid problem resolution 

●     Practice labs for pre-production testing

●     Technical certification learning assistance

Cisco Solution Support is a premium support purpose-built for today’s multiproduct, multivendor network environments and provides:

●     A primary point of contact centralizing support across a solution deployment

●     Solution, product, and interoperability expertise

●     No requirement for customers to isolate their issue to a product to open a case.

●     30-minute service response objective for Severity 1 and 2 cases

●     Prioritized case handling over product support cases

●     Product support team coordination (Cisco and Solution Support Alliance Partners)

●     Accountability for multiproduct, multivendor issue management from first call to resolution, no matter where the issue resides

Learn more about Cisco Success Tracks here.

Cisco Subscription Embedded Software Support includes:

Access to support and troubleshooting via online tools and web case submission. Case severity or escalation guidelines are not applicable.

●     Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) access 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist by telephone, or web case submission and online tools with application software use and troubleshooting issues.

●     Access to https://www.cisco.com, providing helpful technical and general information on Cisco products, as well as access to Cisco’s online Software Center library.

Note:       No additional products or fees are required to receive embedded support for Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing. However, if using embedded support for this software, hardware support for the Catalyst 8000 platforms must be purchased separately, as Cisco Subscription Embedded Software Support does not cover hardware. In this case, Cisco Smart Net Total Care Service is recommended for Catalyst 8000 platforms.

Cisco Smart Licensing

All Cisco Catalyst 8300/8200 Series Edge Platforms only supports Smart License using Policy (SLUP). A Smart Account and Virtual Account (SA/VA) is mandatory while ordering the Catalyst 8300/8200 platform hardware and Subscriptions.

Introduction to Smart Licensing

Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that provides you with an easier, faster, and more consistent way to purchase and manage software across the Cisco portfolio and across your organization. And it’s secure – you control what users can access. With Smart Licensing you get:

●     Easy Activation: Smart Licensing establishes a pool of software licenses that can be used across the entire organization—no more PAKs (Product Activation Keys).

●     Unified Management: My Cisco Entitlements (MCE) provides a complete view into all of your Cisco products and services in an easy-to-use portal, so you always know what you have and what you are using.

●     License Flexibility: Your software is not node-locked to your hardware, so you can easily use and transfer licenses as needed.

To use Smart Licensing, you must first set up a Smart Account on Cisco Software Central (software.cisco.com).

For a more detailed overview on Cisco Licensing, go to cisco.com/go/licensingguide.

Warranty

Cisco Catalyst 8300/8200 Series Edge Platform come standard with a Cisco Limited 1-Year Return To Factory Hardware Warranty. For more information, refer to: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/warranties/warranty-c99-744450.html.

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